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Yah, I have to admit, I like Tampa. You state your case rather well without getting upset. That's a sign of maturity lacking in both young and old in greater numbers today. And what's the big deal, right? Wouldn't you rather know the truth than be right all the time? It troubles me that a trait like that is no longer admired. But, I admire it greatly. Keep up the good work.

Wow, thanks, I've had a lot of doors slammed in my face, and a lot of horrible things yelled while protesting or even discussing politics.

Just imagine if people lived their lives like they do when discussing politics. I dont think its an accident that its happened like this, that rational discussion is not accepted. I think the establishment prefers that its all mud slinging.

It chases a lot of talented people away.

It makes getting to the solution near impossible.

It leads people to do things (or type them) that they will regret later, and hence can then be used against them.

A total mess from one side to the other. I appreciate your discussions as well.

It was my pleasure. We live in a very subjective society. Objectivity has no place. Not even teachers are objective. Or maybe there is, but, they sure keep silent or at least never get a stage presence. It's a rare bird nowadays that can say 'I was wrong.' It's insane. Nobody's born perfect. Everyone makes mistakes along the way. So, why is it such a big deal? You can never erase imperfections without admitting them. It also makes progress that much more difficult. I think it's a huge societal failure. If you have an open mind, you have an audience. If you have a closed mind, you live in your own prison. For a lot of people, that's a comfortable place, unfortunately. So, tell the door slammers they can get away with things without reasoning them out, BUT NOT ON YOUR WATCH! ~Keep the faith. It may have a payoff someday.